The Crew
In the Rowing Seats
George Nelson
Skipper
Driver for this challenge?
We needed a monumental and stand-out challenge with elements of adventure, risk and excitement to use as a vehicle for helping people to live with dementia. Because I love the sea and everything about it, rowing across the Atlantic Ocean ticked all the boxes.
Personal Facts:
Profession:
Chartered Safety, Mining and Mechanical Engineer
Luxury item:
Bean bag – pure comfort!
First meal back:
Chip butty with tomato sauce
Most exciting part:
Seeing whales and dolphins in their natural environments
Worst moment:
Freeing a rope from the underside of the boat in big seas
Russ Davis
Oarsman
Driver for this challenge?
I’m very regimented in my routines and I wanted a challenge which would take me outside my comfort zone. Not being able to control the weather and sea whilst navigating across the Atlantic was mentally and physically challenging.
Personal Facts:
Profession:
Long Distance HGV Driver
Luxury item:
Minstrels
First meal back:
Pancakes
Most exciting part:
Looking at the night sky with zero light pollution
Worst moment:
On deck during a knock-down
Support Crew
Karis Kennedy
SOCIAL MEDIA AND COMMS
As well as studying for her MSc in Psychology, Karis loves Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and is the engine behind our social media and communications. In this vital role, Karis will be keeping you informed about our campaign, and she will be promoting our sponsors, partners and charity work.
Lewis Broadbent
Digital Partner
Lewis is the technical expert behind the website and will be ensuring the content is up-to-date. Finally married in 2022 after postponement due to the pandemic, Lewis is a project manager who has managed over 150 projects ranging from online stores to complex business management systems.
Megan Nelson
PROJECT SUPPORT
Megan loves planning and organising and she’s never without her ‘To-Do-List’. Megan has a terrific knack for making things happen and she’s thrown herself into Oar Blimey’s outstanding job list!
Good job no job’s too big or too small for this girl!
Judda Kirkwood
Transport
With a big truck and a big heart, Judda is responsible for directing, coordinating and planning Oar Blimey’s transportation activities. When he’s not performing tricky manoeuvres on wet slipways, he’s riding around on his Harley Davidson motorbike.
